Angkrish Raghuvanshi Out! KKR Strongest XI vs DC For IPL 2026, Match 70

KKR Strongest XI vs DC For IPL 2026. Image Credits- AP

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Delhi Capitals in the final league of the IPL 2026. As it would be a do-or-die affair for both the sides, KKR are the ones who have a better chance to get through to the playoffs.

Match 70 of the tournament will be played at KKR’s home ground, the Eden Gardens, on Sunday evening.

The Ajinkya Rahane-led KKR are coming off a solid victory in the previous game against MI, where they first bundled out the opposition for a paltry total before chasing down with special knocks from Manish Pandey and Rovman Powell.

Ahead of this do-or-die match, let us figure out what the KKR Playing XI vs DC could be for Match 70 of the IPL 2026.

KKR Playing XI vs DC, IPL 2026, Match 70

Top Order: Ajinkya Rahane, Finn Allen, Manish Pandey

Finn Allen has contributed massively in KKR's victories this season. He didn't fire in the previous game, so he will be highly motivated to punish Delhi. He will be a mandate in the KKR Playing XI vs DC.

Ajinkya Rahane, the captain, has been leading his troops really well, but the batter has been ridiculously out of form. He will be crucial in this must-win game for the Knight Riders.

With KKR's star boy Angkrish Raghuvanshi ruled out, Manish Pandey will be placed at number 3 in the KKR Playing XI, especially after his Player of the Match performance vs MI. Batting in his first innings of the season, the veteran batter scored a poetic 45. Thus, he needs to be there for what will be a do-or-die affair.

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Middle Order & All Rounders: Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Tejasvi Dahiya, Rovman Powell, Anukul Roy

Cameron Green and Rinku Singh have been two of the primary reasons for KKR's turnaround in the IPL 2026. The two mainstays in the middle order have been highly impressive and consistent in the recent games. Thus, they will be crucial to the KKR Playing XI vs DC.

Tejasvi Dahiya will surely be included in the KKR Playing XI, with Raghuvanshi injured, but not as a substitute batter this time. He will keep the wickets and also look to leave a mark with his bat.

Rovman Powell would have to take a bit of extra responsibility, playing as a finisher. He played remarkably well vs MI, but a Rovman Powell special is due for the KKR fans.

Anukul Roy was recently included in the India A squad, thanks to the all-rounder's performances for KKR in IPL 2026. He will likely play a vital part in the KKR Playing XI vs DC.

Bowlers: Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kartik Tyagi

Varun Chakaravarthy has been playing despite injuries, and boy oh boy, is he delivering. The Indian mystery spinner has been the key reason for KKR's turnaround. His spin combo with Sunil Narine is working well for the three-time champions. Thus, the two match-winners will have to be in the KKR Playing XI vs DC.

Kartik Tyagi has impressed everyone with his stupendous bowling this season. Not only is the young pick bowling at the right areas, but he is terrorising batters with pace, like he unleashed hell against Rajat Patidar.

The seamer Saurabh Dubey has been included late into the KKR Playing XI, but he is making things happen with his left-arm angle. He was highly impressive against MI, so he will likely play vs DC as well, as an Impact Player.

KKR Playing XI vs DC- Ajinkya Rahane (c), Finn Allen, Manish Pandey, Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Tejasvi Dahiya (wk), Rovman Powell, Anukul Roy, Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kartik Tyagi